A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for 5 years at a time. It’s a visa that provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years.
There are specific requirements for a super visa, including the need for health insurance. You must meet all the criteria to be eligible.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a super visa, you must have a host who
- is your child or grandchild
- is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or registered Indian, who must provide a copy of one of the following:
- the Canadian citizenship document of the host (and of their spouse or common-law partner, if applicable)
- the permanent resident document of the host (and of their spouse or common-law partner, if applicable)
- a Secure Certificate of Indian Status or Certificate of Indian Status (status card)
- is at least 18 years old and lives in Canada
- meets or exceeds the minimum necessary income
- signs a letter inviting you to Canada that includes
- a promise of financial support for the duration of your visit
- Your child or grandchild’s spouse or common-law partner can co-sign the letter if they are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- the list (including name and date of birth) and number of people included when you calculate your family size to determine the minimum necessary income
- a promise of financial support for the duration of your visit
Minimum necessary income requirements:
You must also:
- be outside Canada when you submit your application for a super visa
- have your visa printed by a visa office outside Canada (wait for visa office instructions)
- be allowed to enter Canada
- take an immigration medical exam
- meet certain other conditions
You can’t include dependants in this application.
Acceptable Documents include but not limited to:
- the last notice of assessment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency
- T4 or T1 for the last tax year
- pay stubs for the most recent 12-month period available
- employment insurance benefit statements
- a letter from an accountant confirming the annual income, if self‑employed
- proof of other sources of income (for example, pension statements)
- a letter from the employer stating the job title, job description and salary
- bank statements
Health insurance:
You must have proof of a health insurance policy from either
- a Canadian insurance company, or
- an insurance company outside Canada that is approved by the minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (more information will be available in the coming months)
The health insurance policy should:
- be valid for a minimum of 1 year from the date of entry
- be paid in full or in instalments with a deposit (quotes aren’t accepted)
- cover health care, hospitalization and repatriation
- provide a minimum of $100,000 of emergency coverage
As a super visa holder, you should have a valid health insurance policy while in Canada. If your health insurance will expire before you leave Canada, you may need to renew or maintain your health insurance during your stay. Private health insurance must be valid for each entry to Canada.
Be prepared to show your proof of paid insurance to a border services officer when you enter Canada.
Other conditions of consideration:
We consider several things before we decide if you can come to Canada. You must be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of your visit.
When you apply, following will also be considered:
- your ties to your home country
- the purpose of your visit
- your family and finances
- the overall economic and political stability of your home country
Income Table
Income Table 2024
Your child or grandchild may use the following income scale to assess their ability to meet the income requirements.
| Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) | |
| Size of Family Unit | Minimum necessary gross income |
| 1 person (your child or grandchild) | $29,380 |
| 2 persons | $36,576 |
| 3 persons | $44,966 |
| 4 persons | $54,594 |
| 5 persons | $61,920 |
| 6 persons | $69,834 |
| 7 persons | $77,750 |
If you wish to apply for your parents or grandparents. Our Immigration Lawyer will process your case through liaison with our strategic partner, Licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant/Company based in Canada, regulated by CICC.
